The song was released on September 16, 2019 through Perpetual Novice. It has been described as a new wave and indie pop track. While it didn't chart at the time of its release, the song became a sleeper hit after it went viral on TikTok in early 2022.
So Hot You're Hurting My Feelings
Caroline Polachek Lyrics
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Ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah, ah
Not like I'm countin' the days (ah, ah, ah)
But it's been twenty five (ah, ah, ah)
You're out there killin' the game (ah, ah, ah)
And I'm out at a party, they're playin' our song
I cry on the dance floor, it's so embarrassing
Don't send me photos, you're makin' it worse
'Cause you're so hot, it's hurtin' my feelings
I get a little lonely
Get a little more close to me
You're the only one who knows me, babe
So hot, you're hurtin' my feelings (woo)
Can't deal
Before the X rated dreamin' (ah, ah, ah)
Back on the coast to coast life (ah, ah, ah)
You know I live for the hustle (ah, ah, ah)
But damn, I miss you tonight (ah, ah, mmm)
And I'm out at a party, they're playin' our song
I cry on the dance floor, it's so embarrassing
Don't send me photos, you're makin' it worse
'Cause you're so hot, it's hurtin' my feelings
I get a little lonely
Get a little more close to me
You're the only one who knows me, babe
So hot, you're hurtin' my feelings (woo)
Can't deal
Show me the banana (na-na-na-na-na)
Show me the banana (na-na-na)
Show me the banana (na-na-na-na-na)
Show me the banana (na-na-na)
And I'm out at a party, they're playin' our song
I cry on the dance floor, it's so embarrassing
Don't send me photos, you're makin' it worse
'Cause you're so hot, it's hurtin' my feelings
I get a little lonely
Get a little more close to me
You're the only one who knows me, babe (only one who knows me, babe)
So hot, you're hurtin' my feelings (woo)
Can't deal
So hot, you're hurtin' my feelings (woo)
Can't deal (woo)
So hot, you're hurtin' my feelings (woo)
Can't deal (woo)
So hot, you're hurtin' my feelings (woo)
Can't deal
Caroline Polachek’s “So Hot You’re Hurting My Feelings” is a song about longing for someone and the overwhelming emotions that come with it. The first few lines of the song indicate that the singer is keeping track of the days since they last saw the person they miss. They lament about how the person is “killing the game” but they miss them terribly. The chorus talks about how the singer is out partying and hears their song play, causing them to cry in embarrassment. They plead with the person not to send them photos because they are so attractive that it hurts them.
The second verse involves the singer reminiscing about their life before they started thinking about this person. They mention coming back to the coast to coast life but they still miss the person. The chorus repeats with the same sentiments about getting lonely and the person being so hot it hurts their feelings.
The song uses metaphors of bananas, presumably a reference to phallic imagery, throughout the chorus, which creates a playful element to the tune. The song’s lyrics reveal the singer’s lack of confidence in their ability to resist the person who is “so hot” it's making them vulnerable. The song beautifully captures the overwhelming emotions that people often feel when they miss someone deeply.
Line by Line Meaning
Not like I'm countin' the days (ah, ah, ah)
I'm not keeping track of time.
But it's been twenty five (ah, ah, ah)
It has been 25 days.
You're out there killin' the game (ah, ah, ah)
You're doing really well out there.
But damn, I miss you tonight (ah, ah, mmm)
But tonight, I really miss you.
And I'm out at a party, they're playin' our song
I'm at a party where they're playing the song that reminds me of us.
I cry on the dance floor, it's so embarrassing
I start crying on the dance floor, which is really embarrassing.
Don't send me photos, you're makin' it worse
Please don't send me photos, it only makes things harder for me.
'Cause you're so hot, it's hurtin' my feelings
Because you're so attractive, it's actually painful for me.
I get a little lonely
I get a bit lonely without you.
Get a little more close to me
I want to feel closer to you.
You're the only one who knows me, babe
You’re the only one who truly understands me.
So hot, you're hurtin' my feelings (woo)
You're so attractive that it's actually hurting my emotions.
Can't deal
I can't handle it.
Before the X rated dreamin' (ah, ah, ah)
Before I started having adult dreams about you.
Back on the coast to coast life (ah, ah, ah)
Going back to my busy lifestyle.
You know I live for the hustle (ah, ah, ah)
You know I thrive on my busy lifestyle.
Show me the banana (na-na-na-na-na)
This line seems to be nonsensical and may not have a clear meaning.
So hot, you're hurtin' my feelings (woo)
You're so attractive that it's actually hurting my emotions.
Can't deal
I can't handle it.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Hipgnosis Songs Group
Written by: Caroline Polachek, Daniel Nigro, Teddy Geiger
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@VondaInWonderland
Ah, ah, ah
Not like I'm countin' the days (ah, ah, ah)
But it's been twenty five (ah, ah, ah)
You're out there killin' the game (ah, ah, ah)
But damn, I miss you tonight (ah, ah, mmm)
And I'm out at a party, they're playin' our song
I cry on the dance floor, it's so embarrassing
Don't send me photos, you're makin' it worse
'Cause you're so hot, it's hurtin' my feelings
I get a little lonely
Get a little more close to me
You're the only one who knows me, babe
So hot, you're hurtin' my feelings (woo)
Can't deal
Before the X rated dreamin' (ah, ah, ah)
Back on the coast to coast life (ah, ah, ah)
You know I live for the hustle (ah, ah, ah)
But damn, I miss you tonight (ah, ah, mmm)
And I'm out at a party, they're playin' our song
I cry on the dance floor, it's so embarrassing
Don't send me photos, you're makin' it worse
'Cause you're so hot, it's hurtin' my feelings
I get a little lonely
Get a little more close to me
You're the only one who knows me, babe
So hot, you're hurtin' my feelings (woo)
Can't deal
Show me the banana (na-na-na-na-na)
Show me the banana (na-na-na)
Show me the banana (na-na-na-na-na)
Show me the banana (na-na-na)
And I'm out at a party, they're playin' our song
I cry on the dance floor, it's so embarrassing
Don't send me photos, you're makin' it worse
'Cause you're so hot, it's hurtin' my feelings
I get a little lonely
Get a little more close to me
You're the only one who knows me, babe (only one who knows me, babe)
So hot, you're hurtin' my feelings (woo)
Can't deal
So hot, you're hurtin' my feelings (woo)
Can't deal (woo)
So hot, you're hurtin' my feelings (woo)
Can't deal (woo)
So hot, you're hurtin' my feelings (woo)
Can't deal ❤
@tessaviolet
The tally marks are how many times i've listened to this song
@izdihar17
t h i s s o n g i s t e s s a a p p r o v e d
@dazit6160
Omg tessa i love youuuu pls notice mee
@sweetdream9104
I love u
@visionofsolace8961
GIRL, ME TOO
@nightowl3087
Tessa Violet right
@YumeSakuraDance
Caroline singing a song about yearning, in Hell, whilst wearing cowboy boots, and doin a funky lil dance is perhaps the biggest mood of all
@g0lddustt29
She’s supposed to be Persephone in the Greek underworld of hades.
@jacobfalardeau676
@g0lddustt persephone wearing a pair of cowboy boots doin a funky lil dance you mean
@tomferguson9250
So "hot" takes on a whole different meaning when you realize she's dancing in the underworld lol